Smoked Chicken Leg Quarters

Name: Smoked Chicken Leg Quarters
Total time: 4 h
Ingredients: 6 chicken leg quarters; 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt or to taste; 1 tsp black pepper or to taste; 2 tsp garlic powder; 2 tsp onion powder; 1 Tbsp Ancho chile powder; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper optional, adjust the amount to taste; 1/2 Tbsp vegetable oil for rubbing; 1/2 cup cooking oil for frying; or butter

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Servings: 6

Cost: $7.26 /serving

Ingredients

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6 chicken leg quarters1 1/2 tsp kosher salt or to taste1 tsp black pepper or to taste2 tsp garlic powder2 tsp onion powder1 Tbsp Ancho chile powder1/2 tsp cayenne pepper optional, adjust the amount to taste1/2 Tbsp vegetable oil for rubbing1/2 cup cooking oil for frying; or butter

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Instructions

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Step 1

Preheat smoker to 275F at the grate level.

Step 2

Rub the chicken with oil and evenly sprinkle the seasonings on both sides of each leg quarter. Get some seasonings under the skin. Pat down to make the seasonings stick.

Step 3

In a large cast iron skillet, heat 1/2 cup of cooking oil, or butter, over medium-high heat. In two batches, sear the chicken quarters, about 2 minutes per side or until the skin is golden brown.

Step 4

Transfer the chicken to the smoker, skin side up.

Step 5

Smoke at 275F for about 1.5 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 185F to 190F.

Step 6

Remove the chicken from the smoker, let rest for 3 minutes and serve with your favorite side dish.